Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. I have been up since 7 am. I have been up since 7 am. The pups were fed and walked and then Mom made breakfast. I came right upstairs and I started my day...emails, calls, looking for things for my next box. I took a break and got ready and now I am writing to you. Mark is still working and will be on a call soon and finish his day at 5 pm. Meme and Bob were gone mostly all morning and into the afternoon. They went and looked at the apartments again. At first Bob was angry at Meme for taking him. He doesn't want to move...period. He said the apartments were nice after a little bit of being there. I talked with Meme a bit more after she got home. She explained to me that the intention of moving down here was not for them to get their own place. I got that. We actually had a very good chat. It was actually nice. I told her that there was another option... if they didn't want to move then they would have to pay more money here to stay and help with the bills. At the end of the day, it is up to them on what they want to do. If they want to move then they do, but if they want to stay not only will the cost go up for them, changes will again have to be made, attitudes will have to change because no one can keep living like this. The stress is not good for anyone...us or the pups. Mom is trying really hard. I don't want them out and not be able to afford anything and Mom doesn't want to be alone when Mark is working again so it helps and benefits all of us. I put it out there so I will wait to hear what their thoughts are. Mom is thinking they will stay as it will be easier on them but they could surprise me and say the lather of the two. Mom will keep you posted. 

Mark will be starting to travel to an office 3 days a week staring in November. Mom is scared at that but there is nothing that I can do. It is his job. I am scared because the Covid numbers are still up there for us and he will be going to a place and being around people. Chances are higher for everyone. I know that you will keep us safe and sound though. You will keep us healthy. You will be right by my side like you have been. Mom thanks you for that. Starting tomorrow I have to work on my class work. I didn't today but I will tomorrow. That will keep me busy the next couple of days. This week has just flown by really fast. Craziness. Plans for the weekend are just being lazy for a change. If it is sunny then we will sit out by the pool and relax....maybe go in the pool too. We have been on the go for 3 weeks so this weekend I just really want to do very little. I am sure Mark is okay with that too! 

Today is a day for Mom to celebrate. Today is October 14th. It is the day that I can say that I am a 25 year Cancer Survivor! You were 5 years old when Mom got diagnosed. I remember it like it was yesterday. Mom wrote this on social media this morning and I thought I would share it with you on here:

25 YEARS~ CANCER FREE 

At the age of 24 it is tough in itself and tougher when you have a 5 year old but at 24 being diagnosed with terminal cancer is beyond anything imaginable. That was me... that was my life. I was given 3 months. I had a wonderful team of doctors and nurses and an army of family and friends that gave me the strength I needed when I couldn’t find it on my own. Chemotherapy and radiation every day for 4 months straight and 5 surgeries too.....fast forward to today...... I celebrate my 25th year as a Cervical Cancer Survivor. I am blessed in so many ways and I take nothing for granted.....Ever 

You didn't know at the time because you were so young, but you gave Mom all the strength I needed to get through everything. We gave each other the strength. I thanked you as you grew older and I thank you still because you were my light. The light I needed to carry me through. I love you, Tyler. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. I miss you so much. More than words can say my sweet precious son. Thank you for being you. Thank you for all you did and still do from a distance. You still are my world. You always will be!

Aunt Beck called yesterday. She and John are off to Arizona. They are flying in the air as we speak! They will be there until December 9th. Lots of painting and landscaping to their new house and then just time to get to know the area and enjoy neighbors and make friends. I am happy for them. I know you are watching over them as they travel. Thank you. I saw a picture of Bean too. She was in a friends wedding. She looks very happy and looks great! I miss her. I have not spoken to her in almost a year. Last time was Christmas. How sad, huh? Maybe one day I will see her again. 

Tonight, Mom will be cooking dinner on the grill. Steaks for the guys and haddock for Meme and I. It will be baked potato and veggies too. Later, I will do the clean up and then it will be an evening to unwind, relax and do nothing. I will light a candle for you and for Mom. I will whisper to you later as well so smile for me and I will smile to you. Have fun while I sleep tonight. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. Thank you. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. For now, Mom needs to get going and finish things up. It is 3:45 pm. Until tomorrow comes...good night and sweet dreams.

I love you with all my heart and unconditionally

Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah 💜